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Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts on Sale April 28, 2006

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Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts on Sale at Danforth Diamond
All sterling silver jewelry and key rings are 25% off regular price for Mother’s Day at Danforth Diamond (http://www.danforthdiamond.com).

MIDLOTHIAN, VA (PRWEB) April 28, 2006

Danforth Diamond announces price reductions on their entire collection of sterling silver jewelry in time for Mother’s Day. Now through May 14, 2006 all sterling silver bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and key rings are an additional 25% off the already-low Danforth Diamond price. Please visit to view some of their featured Mother’s Day Jewelry.

Shopping online offers consumers the ability to compare products and prices with a click of their mouse. Danforth Diamond jewelry is already 40% off the retail prices found in jewelry stores and further reducing the sterling silver collection represents a significant savings for Mother’s Day gift buyers.

Jill Renee, president of Danforth Diamond, explains,  “Having a Mother’s Day sale is a way to help people find the right gift for mom. We want to reward our loyal customers and introduce new customers to Danforth Diamond. The sale has been in progress since mid-April and has received positive feedback from returning customers as well as first-time buyers.  “Our quality jewelry at competitive prices attracts Mother’s Day gift buyers and our helpful customer service is what makes them repeat customers, Ms. Renee says.

The Danforth family developed the Danforth Diamond website to offer high quality diamond engagement rings and jewelry online. Their Mother’s Day jewelry sale is a part of their commitment to giving customers a break from the high cost of traditional retail.

About Danforth Diamond
Danforth Diamond is an online retailer of fine jewelry with over 50 years in the jewelry business. Their website offers gold and silver earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings at prices better than consumers have come to expect without sacrificing quality. Danforth Diamond can be found online at http://www.danforthdiamond.com/.

Company Contact:
Jill Renee
http://www.danforthdiamond.com/
Phone: 877-404-7464

Press Release Contact:
Alyssa Duvall
http://www.bigoakinc.com/

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Danforth Diamond Customer Satisfaction April 26, 2006

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Another actual email correspondence between Danforth Diamond and a satisfied custom

I am just following up on my order….I haven’t seen the deduction from
checking account (debit charge) yet and I wanted to make sure you have
the order and that I can still expect the same approximate arrival
time.
– Customer

experts@danforthdiamond.com wrote:
Yes it has been billed and the ring turned out beautiful! I
think you will be pleased. Thank you again for your business. Sincerely,
Jill

Jill…
You HAVE to know you have a repeat customer with the way you’ve taken such great care of me! Presuming she says yes……There will be wedding rings to purchase as well, and I WILL be coming you folks for that. Thanks for such great customer service!
– Customer

experts@danforthdiamond.com wrote:
Hi,
How did it go?/ I hope she was over the moon with happiness. I have
the GIA certificate for the diamond and I am popping it in the mail today,
so be on the look out for it. Best Wishes, Jill


Actually, I’m headed down this Saturday to get the answers to your questions…But judging from what I’m taking down there with me, in this box, It will MORE than make up for anything I might happen to goofup along the way! The engagement ring is fantastic!
Thank-you!

Romantic Proposal Ideas from Danforth Diamond April 26, 2006

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Great Customer Service from Danforth Diamond
Below is an actual correspondence with one of our visitors.

Hi,

I am bringing my girlfriend to New York for St Patricks weekend next
month and I am hoping to propose.

I am just wondering do you have any suggestions on the top romantic
places to propose at? Or anything that could give me ideas?

She is expecting something but I truly want to surprise her. Your help
would be most grateful.
Regards
Name Removed

experts@danforthdiamond.com wrote:
Hi,

Your question has me thinking of all sorts of possibilities! I am
unsure of how familiar with the city that you and your girlfriend are or
what your budget is but I will give you a few suggestions.

For a romantic dinner The Rainbow Room at the top of Rockefeller Center
has awesome veiws and dancing. It is expensive. You should call and ask about price; if there is a band the
night you want to go, and request a window table.

Another choice is Tavern On the Green…this place is really something all
glass and mirrors with veiws of central park. I do not have the phone
number but you can get it from inforrmation or your hotel. Be sure to call
for a table by the window. This is also expensive.
If you go the romantic dinner route plan ahead with the waiter and use one
of our ideas from the website on how to present the ring.

Other ideas..if its still cold ice skating at Rockefeller center..you can
have hot chocolate in the restaurant and watch the skaters if you do not
actually want to skate.

A carriage ride through Central Park…make sure to talk with your hotel
and try and pick out a driver ahead of time to let him know your plans.
This could be really romantic.

Let me know if any of these ideas appeal to you. I can help you flush the
plan out more if I know what direction you want to go. Be sure to remember
the St. Patty’s parade will be on March 17th on 5th avenue. All the best
of luck and please let me know how things work out, Jill Renee at Danforth
Diamond.com

PS..do you need help with a engagement ring?? We have a great selection of high
quality rings at great prices.

Hi Jill,
Thank you very much for all your useful ideas! They were all great and
nothing I could have thought of myself.

I have gone with your first idea The Rainbow Room and will be booking
same for the 17th March. I will let you know what her answer is!

Again thanks a million for all the tips.
Regards
Name Removed

Choosing Colored Diamonds – Fancy Diamonds April 26, 2006

Posted by Jill Renee in : Buying Engagement Rings, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Jewelry , 1 comment so far

If you have been thinking about and wishing for a beautiful colored diamond read this article first! Colored diamonds are the next big trend in jewelry design. The spectrum of colors is as big as your imagination. Choosing what’s right for you can be overwhelming in today’s diamond market. This article will address a few important factors to consider when buying a colored diamond for yourself or a loved one. It is important to know the difference between colored diamonds that are formed naturally and ones that are man-made.

Natural colored diamonds are very rare and fetch very high prices. Colored diamonds that are formed in the earth by nature come from three sources. The first method is when a foreign element is introduced to the carbon material that a diamond is made from. For example nitrogen can cause a diamond to have yellow or orange hues while boron can make it blue. The second method by which diamonds get color is when pressure compresses the carbon and creates a red, pink or purple hue. Lastly, natural radiation deep in the earth generates diamonds with colors of green or blue. Green, red and purple diamonds are considered very rare and command huge prices. Indeed there are only six naturally formed red diamonds currently in the market. One can only imagine the prices these stones will fetch. Natural colored diamonds are so rare that there exist at least 10,000 colorless stones for each stone with color.

Colored diamonds can also be made in labs. There are a variety of methods used to color diamonds. Some of these stones are purely synthetic, meaning they were totally created in a lab. They are formed from carbon just like the real thing. However, these stones can be formed in a matter of weeks where as it takes thousands of years for natural diamonds to be formed. These type of synthetic diamonds are so similar to the real thing that only high tech equipment that can detect subtle differences in the crystal formations within the stone can detect that their fake.
Another man made method to produce colored diamonds requires a natural diamond that possesses an unattractive color. These stones are irradiated. Irradiation is a process in which a diamond is exposed to a source of radiation which will change the position of atoms within the stone, which will cause its color to change.

Treated or synthetic diamonds may look very appealing to the consumer because of the price and uniformity of color; however, these diamonds have no value to the serious buyer and have little resale value. Therefore, if you are purchasing a colored diamond for investment it is vital to obtain certification from the diamond seller. The certificate should come from a reputable laboratory and contain the origin of the stone and the natural origin of the stones color.

Grading colored diamonds presents another set of unique issues for the buyer. Colorless diamonds are graded on the 4 C’s: Cut, Carat, Clarity and Color. Colored diamonds are also valued based upon the 4 C’s but another factor weighs most heavily on the value of a colored diamond. This factor is based upon the hue and rarity of the color. Indeed a rare color of diamond will garner a much higher price than a colorless stone of many more carats. Colored diamonds have three characteristics by which they are graded. These are hue, tone and saturation. Hue refers to the dominant color of the stone, tone refers to the light within the stone and saturation refers to the intensity of the hue. Be sure to look for these factors in the diamond certificate.

Having knowledge about the differences between natural and synthetic colored diamonds will help you to choose the diamond that’s right for you. One thing is certain in today’s marketplace jewelry designer’s are using colored diamonds to create beautiful and unique designs that consumers will want to own.

What is the difference between diamonds, cubic zirconia and moissanite? April 3, 2006

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Diamonds, Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite: How They Differ
By Jill Renee

Diamonds are known for their sparkle and brilliance making them popular in jewelry as their shine is unmatched by any other gemstone. Symbolizing eternal love, diamonds are popular in engagement rings and wedding jewelry. Because of their hardness, diamonds are also used to cut and wear away other substances and are used for industrial purposes in drills, saws and engraving tools.

The jewelry and industrial uses for diamonds created a demand for the stones and also prompted the creation of imitations which mimic the qualities of a diamond with some differences. Cubic zirconia and moissanite are two of these that are popular in jewelry.
Both are diamond simulants meaning non-diamond materials are used to create them and simulate the properties of a real diamond. Both are less expensive than a diamond and have their advantages and drawbacks.

Cubic Zirconia vs. Diamonds
Cubic zirconia (or CZ) has been used in jewelry since the 1970’s. Cubic zirconias are more reflective than glass or crystal so they sparkle like diamonds. A CZ is not as hard as a diamond but weighs more, a fact that does not lessen cubic zirconias appeal since traditional carat sizes are small enough that their weight isn’t perceived as greater. The majority of diamonds have inclusions, or flaws (these are measured by the Clarity component of the four C’s of diamond buying.) CZs are optically flawless and they are colorless, another characteristics that is found in few diamonds as most diamonds have some yellow shading to them.

Moissanite vs. Diamonds
Moissanite is the jewelry name for silicon carbide and was introduced as a gemstone in the late 1990’s. Moissanites are more refractive than diamonds meaning they shine more brilliantly making this one of the easiest ways to tell it is not a diamond.
A moissanite is not as hard as a diamond but is harder than a cubic zirconia and it weighs less than a CZ. Moissanites do have inclusions like diamonds and may have green shading to them.

Both cubic zirconia and moissanite have a close visual resemblance to diamonds – they offer the luster and fire of diamonds while being mostly colorless and can be cut in the same shapes as diamonds. In jewelry making cubic zirconia and moissanite are not as popular so they are harder to find in specific cuts and are not regularly found in jewelry stores or traditional online jewelry sellers.